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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.04, 1,060.08 and 600.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.04, 1,060.08 and 600.72 is: 896.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.04 : 1,060.08 = 600.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.04/1,060.08 = 600.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.04x = 1,060.08 × 600.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.04x = 636,811.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,811.26/710.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.87

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